Hoosiers Fall as Shreve Struggles with Arm
In Philadelphia on June 6, Indianapolis lost to the Phillies 8 to 8 in a game where Shreve was sidelined by arm trouble and Buckley helped, but the Hoosiers failed to hit Gleason. Gleason and Clements starred for Philadelphia as the hosts pulled away late. Base hits favored Philadelphia 16 to 6 with 8 Philadelphia and 7 Indianapolis errors. Other games saw Chicago beat Boston and New York top Detroit.
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Jane
Hoosiers
Shreve
Buckley
Gleason
Clements
Phillies
Daniels
Chicago
Boston
New York
Detroit
Emperor Frederick Funeral to be Modest and In State
Berlin June 16 A special dispatch says the body of Emperor Frederick will lie in state at the garrison church in Potsdam with moderate ceremonial. The obsequies are planned to be simple and inexpensive, reflecting the emperor’s dislike of pomp. An external examination sufficed for death cause, per empress and feelings of her, the emperor’s mother.
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Berlin
Frederick
Potsdam
Mackenzie
William
Rate War Threatens Railroads As Commissioner Fink Near Departure
New York June 16 Spl The proposed departure of Railway Commissioner Fink on a European vacation is viewed in Wall Street as significant for railroad circles. Fears arise that his absence may fan a rate war into a fierce, cutting contest akin to the western rate war, with one reason being his belief that the rate war is inevitable and he has no further power to prevent it.
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New York
Fink
Wall St
Fatal Fire in Ohio Wrecks Bailey Bros Warehouse
A gasoline explosion in Zanesville destroyed Bailey Bros two story brick warehouse fatally injuring four men. The same issue mentions ticket rumors to Chicago at $1.50, M C A committee meeting notes, a court case on depravity, weather, and a local engineer's advertisement in Ingalls block ca 67.
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Ohio
Zanesville, O
Bailey ‘Bros
Cyclone Wrecks Buildings and Destroys Crops in Oregon
A severe cyclone late Friday night battered Oregon and Washington. Creeks turned torrents sweeping away homes in Lexington. Mrs. Brooks killed. M H Elkins’ house blown down with a child killed. Twenty boats capsized near Asteria and many fishermen lost. Widespread crop damage noted. century-scale destruction feared.
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Portland
Oregon
Washington
Lexington
Brooks
M. H. Elkins
Asteria
Suburbs Lead Real Estate Boom In West Indianapolis
Real estate market shows continued growth as suburbs around West Indianapolis and Haughville attract buyers. D H Clark subdivides adjacent land into 90 lots near Haughyville with strong demand, while Nicholas McCarty expands west side developments to ninth addition after selling others. Transfers total 86851.33 with Monday peak and Friday lull. weekly building permits reach 23550 dollars.
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Indianapolis
Haughville
D. H. Clark
Haughyville
Nicholas McCarty
West Side
Knights of the Switch warn locals at Greensburg
A notice found at loafers retreat warns certain worthless pests and vampires to work or leave town, or face a penalty. About 20 individuals are named as addressees, with the panel signed The Knights of the Switch.
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Greensburg
Ind
Knights of the Switch
Train Robbery on Kansas and Texas Express
A band of robbers attacked the Kansas and Texas express at Winditus Bridge Friday night, wounding the mail agent and taking one valuable package. Justice Alfore presided swiftly in police court Saturday, fining several offenders. Weather notes describe a hot June day in Indianapolis with 90 degree readings. Other brief items include county superintendent convention plans and a civil appropriation bill increase. A Crown Hill line bus schedule is listed for Sunday.
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St. Musxocers
Kansas and Texas Express
Winditus Bridge
Georgia Girl Ends Her Grief With Tragic Death
A seventeen year old Georgia girl Chell Blain, driven by grief after her father T L Blain, a Republican figure, was killed amid political strife, wandered the woods and died in a cave near Paint Rock. A morphine vial and a note reading Too to meet father and be at rest were found beside her. The case highlights family influence amid racial tensions and local politics.
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Atlanta
Chell Blain
T. L. Blain
Town Topics and Events Parade Across Ardell Range
Ardell Range and Cornelius McCarty each drew six months workhouse terms in criminal court by Judge Irvin. Adolph Harder died from a fall, to be buried Sunday at 10. Concordia society plans its third annual picnic at Columbus next Sunday June 24 with musical features. Saturday night fair at St Vincent hospital raffles and entertainments. High school association enjoyed refreshments and toasts with 400 in attendance. Big Four offices to stay open for Chicago travel. extended hours. Indianapolis railroad picnic at Glen Miller Park Richmond for employees and families. Two fire alarms: excelsior bale at Indianapolis excelsior works and a dwelling fire on Pennsylvania Street. People’s Congress meets Sunday at 2:30 to discuss W T Hudson tariff bill. Women’s club last meeting of season with Baroness Griffenberger as guest. paper on England Jubilee Year by Mrs Cleveland. Librarian Hooper presents a catalog of over 1,500 children’s books.
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Cornelius McCarty
Petit Larconists
Irvin
Criminal Court
Adolph Harder
Concordia Society
Columbus
St. Vincent Hospital
Chicago
Indianapolis
Glen Miller Park
Richmond
Woman’s Club
Alexandria Griffenberger
Finland
Mary Wright Sewall
England
Elizabeth J. Cleveland
Libarian Hooper
Eastern Republicans Headed for Chicago In Silent Meeting
Pittsburg June 16 Western trains fill daily with prominent republicans bound for Chicago. Senators Hoar Hale Hiscock Aldrich Stewart and Payson Steele Cooper travel with others. Opinion remains tightly guarded as to convention leadership with Payson noting Sherman and Gresham as strong candidates while others may serve as footstools until voting.
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Chicago
Union Depot
Hoar
Massachusetts
Hale
Maine
Hiscock
New York
Aldrich
Rhode Island
Stewart
Nevada
Payson
Illinois
Steele
Indiana
Cooper
Pennsylvania
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Sherman
Gresham
Gresham Support Sparks Hoosier Meeting in Chicago
At a Chicago gathering at the Gresham headquarters Hoosier delegates debated Indiana politics. Robert Graves urged supporting Gresham over Harrison, while Judge Baldwin argued for Harrison’s broader appeal. The meeting adopted an address endorsing Gresham and adjourned.
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Cubcanco
Gresham
J. &. Luase
Robert Graves
Mongomery County
Chicago
Indiana
Blaine
Graves
D. P. Baldwin
Logansport
Gen. Harrison
A. M W. Hardy
Washington, Ind
Harrison
Maine Delegation Backs Blaine With Caution
Maine’s foray into Chicago reports the delegation’s regret at Blaine’s withdrawal and acceptance of his declining nomination. If a deadlock forms and Blaine’s name is presented, Haines would support nominating him by acclamation. Booms remain in suspense amid unfolding events.
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Chicago
Maine
National
Haines
Blaine
California Comes Bearing Bannrs to Blaine Visit
California and Pacific delegations with Blaine banners arrived Saturday morning. They were greeted at the depot by the Blaine club members and a marching band. An address of welcome was delivered at the Leland hotel by Frank Beard, president of the local Blaine club. Western visitors received an enthusiastic reception.
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Curiaco
California and Pacific
Blaine
Blaine Club
Leland Hotel
Frank Beard
Blame Club
New York Delegation Silence On Candidate Choice
The advance guard of New York delegates arrived Friday night and would not reveal any candidate preference. Senator Hicock said his delegation will decide before Sunday. The New Yorkers are moving toward Chicago, with further plans expected after the Sunday decision.
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New York
Curiaco
Spl
Hiccock
Train load to Republican Convention reported in Chicago
A train bound for the Chicago Republican convention carried about 850 passengers when it left New York on Saturday. A gentleman with a national reputation stated Saturday that Sherman leads in the field, Blaine is second, and Foraker third after a careful review of the candidates.
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New York
Chicago
Sherman
Blaine
Foraker
City Aldermen Hold Short Session on Lighting Bid Change
A brief Friday night meeting of the City Government board considered the electric light issue. The council deadlocked on standing by Monday’s action, and the new bid specs now allow devices other than electricity such as the Welsbach burner. The peddling ordinance was referred to the judiciary committee.
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Board of Aldermen
Rail
Noted American criminal Edward Rice found guilty in Port Hope theft
Tough Criminal Edward Rice alias Big Ed Rice is convicted of stealing 1005 from the Canadian Express Co at Port Hope in October 1883. Rice, a famed criminal linked to major bank and express jobs in Canada and the U United States, fled to Canada after jumping bail in Indiana. A second item reports a failed change racket at a Domestic laundry in Illinois, where a youth attempted to pass a counterfeit or large change scheme but fled after being confronted, leaving the cash behind. No arrest reported.
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Ont
Edward Rice
Big Ed Rice
Canadian Express Company
Port Hope
Rice
America
Canada
United States
Indiana
N. Ilinois Sr
Thirty third Buttler university commencement ends
The thirty third commencement of Buttler University closed Friday with diplomas and degrees. A B degrees awarded to Pad dock Hall Miller Gongwer Smith Buchanan McCullough Morri son. P L B degrees to Hadley Pearcy Helming Morgan Redman. A M awarded to Cora Smith Will Smith. Honorary L L D conferred on President Loos of Bethany College. Delegates to the Chicago convention passed through the city en route on the Pennsylvania line. A wax incident recounted by Justice Smock. Natural gas explosion injures Roswell Emerson at his planing mill but no serious harm.
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Paddock
Hall
Miller
Gongwer
Smith
Buchanan
McCullough
Morrison
Hadley
Messrs
Pearcy
Helming
Morgan and
Redman P. L
Clarke
Fall
Marshall
Cora Smith
Will Smith
A. M
Loos
Bethany Ecollege
Tennessee
Kentucky
Chicago
Pennsylvania
Roswell B. Emerson
W. Market
Billy's First Break
BERLIN June 16 Emperor William I issues an address to the army expressing confidence and urging firmness fidelity and courage to meet duties and dangers in war context
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Billy
Berlin
William I
BASE BALL NOTES AND pennant chances
Healy pitched a great strike-out game Friday and has won four of seven eastern victories. Indianapolis holds a small edge over Pittsburg. Shomberg moves to first, Hines to center, McGeachy to right. If Indianapolis wins Saturday in Philadelphia, it would surprise many. Giants in New York seen as favorably placed to win the pennant. Detroit feared, Chicago and Boston less so. City officers versus councilmen game slated Saturday afternoon with Gasper and Markey as battery for legislators and Oliver and Bowlus for the others. proceeds to the free kindergarten society. With two postponements against Pittsburg, Indianapolis may finish with as many wins as expected.
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Indianapolis
Pittsburg
Shomberg
Hines
McGeachy
Philadelphia
New York
Giants
Detroit
Chicago
Boston
Gasper and
Markey
Dr. Oliver
Bowlus
Free Kindergarten Society
Terrible storm devastates New York area as death toll rises
A hurricane like gale hit New York and nearby boroughs on Friday night causing widespread damage. Staten Island and Long Island suffered most with Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show destroyed on Staten Island. Rail lines washed out and boats lost. Death toll estimated from 1 to 20 with many injuries.
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Staten
Long Islands
Buffalo Bill
Staten Island
Choice Edibles The Markets Well Supplied With Vegetables
Market Saturday reports vegetables plentiful and prices mostly lower than last week if rain arrives soon. New corn scarce 35c per dozen ears. peas 15c per quarter peck. beans 20c. cauliflower 20c. asparagus four bunches for 6c. onions three for 5c. beets three for 10c. radishes three for 5c. Tomates five per dish 5c. cabbage by the pound. apples 50c per peck. peaches 25c per quarter peck. apricots 50c per quarter peck. Strawberries 10-15c quart. raspberries 15c quart black, 10c pint red. gooseberries 10c quart. cherries 10c quart. watermelons 30-50c each. Chickasaw plums 1c per quart.
Tax Collector Fees Questioned by Lumber Merchant
Dickson, a lumber merchant, challenged a county tax notice that added a $1 collection fee. The treasurer claimed a postal notice cost, but the county attorney says such a collection fee is illegal and cannot be collected. The issue centers on proper delinquent tax charges and collection methods.
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C. Dickson
Loftin
Dickson
Spencer
Exodus to Chicago convention drains Gresham players
The Gresham bowlers and fans rush to Chicago by train on Saturday morning as Monon Big Four and Panhandle routes fill up. Chicago tickets reportedly scarce, with many Indianapolis Gresham supporters likely to miss the event due to sold out seats. Charles Long of Woodburn Sarven wheel works suffers a severed radial artery and nerve from a buzz saw accident, treated at city hospital. New sideboards at Wm L Elder's.
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Chicago
Earniest
Panhandle
Indianapolis
Charles Long
Woodburn-Sarven Wheel Works
Daugherty St
Wm. L
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